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Dora Thorne

Chapter V · Chapter 5

Chapter 5 of Dora Thorne is here in full — 258 sentences across 52 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Ronald Earle had plenty of courage--no young hero ever led a forlorn hope with more bravery that he displayed in the interview with his parents, which might have daunted a bolder man.
As he approached, Lady Earle raised her eyes with a languid smile.
"Out again, Ronald!" she said.
"Sir Harry Laurence left his adieus for you.
I think the park possesses some peculiar fascination.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Dora Thorne

Chapter V · Chapter 5

Chapter 5 of Dora Thorne is here in full — 258 sentences across 52 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/51 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Ronald Earle had plenty of courage--no young hero ever led a forlorn hope with more bravery that he displayed in the interview with his parents, which might have daunted a bolder man.
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As he approached, Lady Earle raised her eyes with a languid smile.
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"Out again, Ronald!" she said.
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"Sir Harry Laurence left his adieus for you.
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I think the park possesses some peculiar fascination.
/aɪ θɪŋk ðə pɑːrk pəˈzesəz sʌm pəˈkjuːljər ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən/

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bolder adjective US /ˈboʊldər/

comparative of “bold” — fearless and daring

From this reading “Ronald Earle had plenty of courage--no young hero ever led a forlorn hope with more bravery that he displayed in the interview with his parents, which might have daunted a bolder man.”

bravery noun US /ˈbreɪvəri/

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading “Ronald Earle had plenty of courage--no young hero ever led a forlorn hope with more bravery that he displayed in the interview with his parents, which might have daunted a bolder man.”

daunted adjective US /ˈdɔːntɪd/

caused to show discomposure

From this reading “Ronald Earle had plenty of courage--no young hero ever led a forlorn hope with more bravery that he displayed in the interview with his parents, which might have daunted a bolder man.”

displayed verb US /dɪˈspleɪd/

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading “Ronald Earle had plenty of courage--no young hero ever led a forlorn hope with more bravery that he displayed in the interview with his parents, which might have daunted a bolder man.”

fascination noun US /ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən/

the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)

From this reading “I think the park possesses some peculiar fascination.”

forlorn adjective US /fərˈlɔːrn/

marked by or showing hopelessness

From this reading “Ronald Earle had plenty of courage--no young hero ever led a forlorn hope with more bravery that he displayed in the interview with his parents, which might have daunted a bolder man.”

languid adjective US /ˈlæŋɡwəd/

lacking spirit or liveliness

From this reading “As he approached, Lady Earle raised her eyes with a languid smile.”

possesses verb US /pəˈzesəz/

third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading “I think the park possesses some peculiar fascination.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Ronald Earle had plenty of courage--no young hero ever led a forlorn hope with more bravery that he displayed in the interview with his parents, which might have daunted a bolder man.

adieus

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Sir Harry Laurence left his adieus for you.

againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading "Out again, Ronald!" she said.

approachedverbUS /əˈproʊtʃt/

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading As he approached, Lady Earle raised her eyes with a languid smile.

AsconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As he approached, Lady Earle raised her eyes with a languid smile.

bolderadjectiveUS /ˈboʊldər/

comparative of “bold” — fearless and daring

From this reading Ronald Earle had plenty of courage--no young hero ever led a forlorn hope with more bravery that he displayed in the interview with his parents, which might have daunted a bolder man.

braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Ronald Earle had plenty of courage--no young hero ever led a forlorn hope with more bravery that he displayed in the interview with his parents, which might have daunted a bolder man.

couragenounUS /ˈkɜːrədʒ/

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Ronald Earle had plenty of courage--no young hero ever led a forlorn hope with more bravery that he displayed in the interview with his parents, which might have daunted a bolder man.

dauntedadjectiveUS /ˈdɔːntɪd/

caused to show discomposure

From this reading Ronald Earle had plenty of courage--no young hero ever led a forlorn hope with more bravery that he displayed in the interview with his parents, which might have daunted a bolder man.

displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading Ronald Earle had plenty of courage--no young hero ever led a forlorn hope with more bravery that he displayed in the interview with his parents, which might have daunted a bolder man.

Earle

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Ronald Earle had plenty of courage--no young hero ever led a forlorn hope with more bravery that he displayed in the interview with his parents, which might have daunted a bolder man.

everadverbUS /ˈevər/

at any time

From this reading Ronald Earle had plenty of courage--no young hero ever led a forlorn hope with more bravery that he displayed in the interview with his parents, which might have daunted a bolder man.

eyesnounUS /aɪz/

opinion or judgment

From this reading As he approached, Lady Earle raised her eyes with a languid smile.

fascinationnounUS /ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən/

the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)

From this reading I think the park possesses some peculiar fascination.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Sir Harry Laurence left his adieus for you.

forlornadjectiveUS /fərˈlɔːrn/

marked by or showing hopelessness

From this reading Ronald Earle had plenty of courage--no young hero ever led a forlorn hope with more bravery that he displayed in the interview with his parents, which might have daunted a bolder man.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Ronald Earle had plenty of courage--no young hero ever led a forlorn hope with more bravery that he displayed in the interview with his parents, which might have daunted a bolder man.

HarryverbUS /ˈheri/

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading "Sir Harry Laurence left his adieus for you.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Ronald Earle had plenty of courage--no young hero ever led a forlorn hope with more bravery that he displayed in the interview with his parents, which might have daunted a bolder man.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Ronald Earle had plenty of courage--no young hero ever led a forlorn hope with more bravery that he displayed in the interview with his parents, which might have daunted a bolder man.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading As he approached, Lady Earle raised her eyes with a languid smile.

heronounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Ronald Earle had plenty of courage--no young hero ever led a forlorn hope with more bravery that he displayed in the interview with his parents, which might have daunted a bolder man.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Ronald Earle had plenty of courage--no young hero ever led a forlorn hope with more bravery that he displayed in the interview with his parents, which might have daunted a bolder man.

hopenounUS /hoʊp/

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Ronald Earle had plenty of courage--no young hero ever led a forlorn hope with more bravery that he displayed in the interview with his parents, which might have daunted a bolder man.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I think the park possesses some peculiar fascination.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Ronald Earle had plenty of courage--no young hero ever led a forlorn hope with more bravery that he displayed in the interview with his parents, which might have daunted a bolder man.

interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Ronald Earle had plenty of courage--no young hero ever led a forlorn hope with more bravery that he displayed in the interview with his parents, which might have daunted a bolder man.

LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/

a polite name for any woman

From this reading As he approached, Lady Earle raised her eyes with a languid smile.

languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/

lacking spirit or liveliness

From this reading As he approached, Lady Earle raised her eyes with a languid smile.

Laurence

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Sir Harry Laurence left his adieus for you.

lednounUS /led/

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Ronald Earle had plenty of courage--no young hero ever led a forlorn hope with more bravery that he displayed in the interview with his parents, which might have daunted a bolder man.

leftnounUS /left/

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading "Sir Harry Laurence left his adieus for you.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Ronald Earle had plenty of courage--no young hero ever led a forlorn hope with more bravery that he displayed in the interview with his parents, which might have daunted a bolder man.

mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Ronald Earle had plenty of courage--no young hero ever led a forlorn hope with more bravery that he displayed in the interview with his parents, which might have daunted a bolder man.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Ronald Earle had plenty of courage--no young hero ever led a forlorn hope with more bravery that he displayed in the interview with his parents, which might have daunted a bolder man.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading Ronald Earle had plenty of courage--no young hero ever led a forlorn hope with more bravery that he displayed in the interview with his parents, which might have daunted a bolder man.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ronald Earle had plenty of courage--no young hero ever led a forlorn hope with more bravery that he displayed in the interview with his parents, which might have daunted a bolder man.

OutadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Out again, Ronald!" she said.

parentsnounUS /ˈperənts/

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading Ronald Earle had plenty of courage--no young hero ever led a forlorn hope with more bravery that he displayed in the interview with his parents, which might have daunted a bolder man.

parknounUS /pɑːrk/

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading I think the park possesses some peculiar fascination.

peculiaradjectiveUS /pəˈkjuːljər/

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading I think the park possesses some peculiar fascination.

plentynounUS /ˈplenti/

a full supply

From this reading Ronald Earle had plenty of courage--no young hero ever led a forlorn hope with more bravery that he displayed in the interview with his parents, which might have daunted a bolder man.

possessesverbUS /pəˈzesəz/

third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading I think the park possesses some peculiar fascination.

raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading As he approached, Lady Earle raised her eyes with a languid smile.

Ronald

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Ronald Earle had plenty of courage--no young hero ever led a forlorn hope with more bravery that he displayed in the interview with his parents, which might have daunted a bolder man.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Out again, Ronald!" she said.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Out again, Ronald!" she said.

SirnounUS /sɜːr/

term of address for a man

From this reading "Sir Harry Laurence left his adieus for you.

smileverbUS /smaɪl/

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading As he approached, Lady Earle raised her eyes with a languid smile.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading I think the park possesses some peculiar fascination.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ronald Earle had plenty of courage--no young hero ever led a forlorn hope with more bravery that he displayed in the interview with his parents, which might have daunted a bolder man.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Ronald Earle had plenty of courage--no young hero ever led a forlorn hope with more bravery that he displayed in the interview with his parents, which might have daunted a bolder man.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I think the park possesses some peculiar fascination.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Ronald Earle had plenty of courage--no young hero ever led a forlorn hope with more bravery that he displayed in the interview with his parents, which might have daunted a bolder man.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Ronald Earle had plenty of courage--no young hero ever led a forlorn hope with more bravery that he displayed in the interview with his parents, which might have daunted a bolder man.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Sir Harry Laurence left his adieus for you.

youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Ronald Earle had plenty of courage--no young hero ever led a forlorn hope with more bravery that he displayed in the interview with his parents, which might have daunted a bolder man.

Chapter 5 of Dora Thorne by Charlotte M. Brame holds 258 sentences, grouped into 52 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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Consequences
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Folly
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Seldom
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Originator
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